Title
BUDGET EXPENDITURE APPROVAL TO HIRE CONSULTANT
AMENDMENT #1
Moved by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson
Seconded by: Councillor, A. Courser
That motion 24-G-113 of Section “E” of the General Committee Report dated October 9, 2024, concerning the Budget Expenditure Approval to Hire Consultant be amended to replace paragraph 1 with the following:
1. That in light of the work completed by Avail Consulting with respect to the County of Simcoe Community Safety and Well-being Plan, the importance of ensuring compatibility with the County of Simcoe’s Planning, and notwithstanding the requirements of the Procurement By-law, Avail Consulting, be the consultant retained to support the review and revisions to Barrie’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan at a cost not to exceed $125,000.
Councillor, AM. Kungl declared a non-pecuniary interest as there could be the perception of a bias with the consultant. She did not vote on the matter but remained in the Council Chambers.
CARRIED
Upon the question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson and seconded by Councillor, A. Courser the motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT #1